Flat screen TVs, High speed wireless Internet, loads of fresh towels, clean sheets, air conditioned, heat....the subway station is 8 minutes walk from the apartment, supermarket is 3 minutes walk, laundromat is 3 minutes walk, restaurants are 3 minutes walk.
Each bedroom has it's own TV. Bedrooms are set apartment from each other and provides for enhanced privacy.
Neighborhood is extremely safe and quiet at all times.
Whirlpool bath tub and shower, body wash, scrubs, shampoos, conditioners are in full supply.

Only 25 mins to Manhattan! Express subway service every 10 min, Broadband wireless... The subway is 7 min walk from the apartment. Queens centre mall with 150 shops and many restaurants is 15 mins away by bus. Very safe neighborhood. Children's play park with water spouts in summer located one minute walk from the apt.
Only 18 mins by car from JFK airport, 17 mins by car from La Guardia, this apartment can accommodate 4~6 persons.

Fully air-conditioned in SUMMER.
Fully heated in WINTER

It has two bedrooms , a beautiful, bath with a 19" deep soak Hydrotherapy whirlpool tub, a fully equipped kitchen with all equipment, a cozy eating and living room.

. The masters bedroom has a Queen size bed. The East bedroom has two full sized beds and abundant refreshing morning sunlight.
Livimg room has a pull out sleeper sofa. Additional Aero beds/ sleeping bags are available on request.

Wireless high speed internet, satellite TV with 2000 thousand channels , Dvd , stereo, clean fresh linens and big fluffy white bath towels all included. Each bedroom comes with its own flat screen TV. A 32" screen in the masters room and a 20" in the east bedroom.

This 700sq ft. apt. is on the second floor. Free street parking is always available a.nod the neighborhood streets.
The following amenities are within a 3min walk: Laundry, Pharmacy,Super market, Restaurants,Chinese, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Sushi,Liquor Store Boston Market,Medical
services....

The A subway, express to Manhattan is an 8 mins walk.
Your subway stop is 88St.on the A line.
Aqueduct race track,Queens Center Mall, NY Golf course, horse back riding, fantastic forest park,hiking trails
and cycling are all accessible by subway,car, buses or foot
and all less than 10 mins away.

winston bain

Area Information

Just 10 mins from the apartment by bus!
The Queens Center Mall is the biggest shopping destination in Queens. Anchored by Macy's and JCPenney, the mall is home to some 150 shops and restaurants.
Queens Center has been ranked as the mall where the most money is spent per square foot in the U.S. A major renovation and expansion in 2004 added more indoor parking and more retail space, as well as atriums that bring sunlight into its four levels.

The mall's west side (Macy's) and east side (JCPenney) do not connect in the basement concourse, nor on the first floor (street level), where the two sides are separated by 92nd Street.

This Apartment is fully air-conditioned in summer!
Fully heated in Winter
This Apartment contains a whirlpool bath. (recent photos below )
This is a private self catered Apartment.
If you require maid services,please inquire.
All major credit cards are accepted for reservations.
Bank wire transfers are also accepted.

Horse-back riding, Golf, horse racing, shopping in Manhattan, are all easily acessible from the
Apartment.

The Apartment is stocked with sheets, linens, cleaning supplies, soaps, shampoos,
bubblebaths. umbrellas, iron, ironing board and more.
The Kitchen is fully equipped to prepare full meals.
There are HDTV flat screens in each bedroom.

About the owner

Rates

Rates

Begins

Ends

Week Night

Weekend Night

Weekly

Monthly

Min Stay

Jan 07 2014

Jan 07 2017

$175

$195

$1,250

$3,600

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Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.

Lodging tax: 0%

Deposits: Deposit of 50% of the cost of rental is required to reserve the Apt.
You may also choose to pay in full.
All balances must be paid four weeks before arrival.
At this time we do not charge a damage deposit!

Payment Options: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, PayPal, Visa

Other Fees: For a stay of three nights or more a final cleaning fee of $50.00 will be added.
The Apt. may be reserved with a payment of 50% of the total.
All payments are refundable up to four weeks before your arrival.
Within four weeks refunds will depend on our ability to rent your dates. There is a small processing fee for all refunds.
All refund request must be made by email.

Reviews (26)

Great for a family

July 16, 2010

We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children who stayed at this apartment for 1 week while visiting New York City at the end of June 2010. It was very clean and spacious and Winston, the owner, very helpful and on hand for any issues (we had none) or general information. Despite the heat this year, the property has air con in the bedrooms making it very comfortable. The location was ideal for visitng the city and yet being in a residential area was nice and quiet at night time. When visiting the city take the express A train - makes less stops -about 25 mins to 42nd street/Times Square) The apartment was very well equipped and perfect for a family on a budget who might want to do some self catering. Otherwise, there were a few restuarants nearby as mentioned in the owners description. Would highly recommend it.

A small bite of the Big Apple

Johan van Heerden

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

A small bite of the Big Apple

July 15, 2010

We were a party of 6 (2 adults & 4 boys)who stayed at Winston's apartment for a week at the start of our holiday and again for 1 night before returning to South Africa: that last night was like coming home to a safe haven after 3 weeks in Orlando and the Bahamas!
This apartment in Queens is very reasonably priced, situated in a safe neigbourhood and just a short walk from the nearest subway station, which by the way takes you directly past Central Park, via downtown, to the north of Manhattan (A line).
The apartment is outside the chaos of the big city and it offers a suburban insight one rarely experiences at large inner city establsihments. A memorable experience indeed!
The apartment is small - not a good option if you are planning to stay at home all day - but brilliant as a springboard to discover NY and have a safe place to crash at night. Despite it's size, it's well laid out and can accommodate 6 people on 3 proper double beds (thus, no backbreaking thin mattress sleeper couches!). It has al the amenities you would expect from a self catering apartment (all fully functiona) and is well stocked. The place is exceptionally clean and occupant friendly.
Best thing about this department though is the host and his family. I've had the fortune to travel the world and nowhere have I been met with such a positive attitude, courtesy and willingness to help as experienced here. Thanks, Winston. You and your family palyed a major role in a great holiday!!

WHAT A FIND IN A BIG CITY!!

Katrina

Portsmouth, UK

WHAT A FIND IN A BIG CITY!!

June 24, 2010

I spent many many hours searching online for somewhere to stay in NY and had almost got to the point where we thought we would have to spend vast amounts of money to stay in a small box! I then found Winstons apartment. We were slightly anxious about booking only because of scam stories you hear but trust me this is the place to stay. Winston is lovely and so is his apartment. I stayed there with my husband, daughter and 2 year old granddaughter. We had lots of space and everything is spotless. Lots of lovely towels, bedding and comfort.
It is about a 10 minute walk max to the A train which gets you into Manhatten within 20 minutes. We felt safe at night although I don't think I would walk around very late at night. Only because of having a young child with us. This is not just Queens but all of New York city. It is a big city and like all cities common sense prevails. There is a bar called 0'BRIENS just under the train station as you get off coming back which has real NY characters in it. We sat there for a couple of hours chatting to locals and felt perfectly safe.
I recommend Winstons apartment definitely!!!!!

A Little Gem in Queens, New York

Peter Owugah

Kent, United Kingdom

A Little Gem in Queens, New York

January 9, 2010

I spent about seven weeks trawling the Internet for an apartment close to my in-laws in Queens, New York. I came across Mr Winston Bain's apartment on vacationhomerentals Website and immediately noted he had very good reviews.
However, as a first-timer, I was a bit concerned about parting with my money as I heard that some apartments deals were actually scams.
On meeting Mr Winston Bain I was struck by his manner and openness...especially as he made himself available to us 24/7. Top guy !
My family consist of two very active boys ages 4 and 16 plus my wife. We really loved his apartment and stayed here from 29th DEC to 7th Jan 2010.
It is conveniently close to everything - 4 mins walk to the subway station 88th St & Liberty Ave - take the "A" train which goes express (25mins) into Manhattan, a big supermarket and 3 minutes away you will find "Boston Market" Restaurant 83-02 Atlantic Ave Ozone Park NY 11416 - does a mean cornbread..really fresh !
As it was snowing outside - we made good use of the flat screen TV'S in both rooms with a cable link to 2000+ channels...for TV lovers!
All in all, Mr Winston Bain made our holiday a truly pleasant experience.

Excellent!

Julyana K. I. de MendonÃ§a

Santa Catarina, Brazil

Excellent!

September 28, 2009

We stayed for 8 days at this apartment. The apartment is very clean, comfortable, bright... Winston was always cheking up on us, always very thoughtful. The neiborhood is very quiet and calm, is near by the subway. Overall it was a great apartment, I recommend for anyone who's interested to sped a few days or weeks in NY!

great visit

angie

florida

great visit

September 7, 2009

we stayed at the apartment over the july 4th holiday. we had a great time. 4 adults and a toddler. a little small but comparable to a nyc hotel room and it was nice to have a kitchen. we came in late many nights and never felt unsafe walking the neighborhood. would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay. winston was always there of needed!

Good choice for a family

Penzes Adrienn

Budapest, Hungary

Good choice for a family

February 5, 2009

We had a great time in New York. We liked the apartment, it was well-equipped and practical. Winston was very nice and helpful. He always helped us when we asked him. Taking one thing with another we were very satisfied.

A very comfortable stay.

C Pope

England, UK

A very comfortable stay.

December 7, 2008

Well, what can I say that previous reviews haven't already said...nothing really. Winston greeted us with a warm and friendly welcome which was the start of a very comfortable stay at this well kept apt. My daughter also says that it was great to have her own space when she wanted it, not so if we had booked a hotel room in Manhatten. This trip was her 21st birthday gift from Mum (me) and Dad (who couldn't make the trip due to work commitments). We had no problems at all, either with the subway ($25 for 7 day metrocard, well worth it, even used this on Staten Island for a bus ride to Historic RichmondTown) and didn't feel uncomfortable when walking around the neighbourhood. It is a lovely time of year to visit NY as everywhere was starting to get in the Christmas spirit, decoration of houses, shops, etc. I would definately recommend this apt to my family and friends for a stay in NY.

Great Experience

Andrew Egbers

Johannesburg,Gauteng, South Africa

Great Experience

December 2, 2008

We stayed at Winston Property for 4 days in September, from the start of the process, i.e booking, arriving,duration&leaving-Winston was always there to help. We had his mobile number and any problems we could phone him up, even organising rides to and from the airport. The house is in walking distance of the house&there is a supermarket just round the corner. We had no hassles while we were there. It was really an awesome experience and gave us a good feel of New York. Thanks to Winston who got our tour of the US off to a great start! Thanks again from all the South Africans

Value for money

Maciek

Europe, Poland

Value for money

November 25, 2008

I've spent 5 day's in Winston's property. It was very well described in advertisment and I got what I was expecting. Interior is quite simple, but one can find everything that might be usefull during short stay in NY: very well equiped kitchen, clean bathroom, nice bedrooms. This apartment is very clean and makes a familiar atmosphere, because owner lives on the ground floor and helps if necessary. The only disadvantage is third room, that is quite small. We were travelling in 5 pax and our collegue who lived in this little room did not feel very comfortable. Payment was quick nad without any troubles, Winston delivered also for us a transportation to and from the airport. He is a nice man and I can recommend him and his flat.

Our stay in NYC

Eddo

Madrid, Spain

Our stay in NYC

November 23, 2008

Family of 4 with 2 adult sons. Nice equiped apartment of reasonable dimensions. The seats (to take breakfast) could be better. To get to Manhattan centre took us around 45 minutes all included with cheap public transport. The Queens mall is not far away either. In all: good value for money.

Best of the best in NYC

Chris Roberts

melbourne, Australia

Best of the best in NYC

November 4, 2008

We had the best time possible in NYC made that much better staying in Winstons Apartment in Queens. Close to manhattan by subway but far enough to get a great feel of the city we had no problems with this accommodation at all. Winston was very helpful answering all our questions before we even asked them. The Apartment is well set up with a family in mind. We travelled (with 3 children) through many cities on this trip and this was the best apartment we found. We are reccomending this place to all our friends and can't wait to go back. Thanks Winston.

October 2008

Dico Baas

Ede, The Netherlands

October 2008

October 27, 2008

We spent our (one week) holiday with our three children (21,20 and 18) and liked the aprtment very much. It takes only 10 min. from JFK and Manhatten is easy to be reached by subway; it takes about 30 min (10 min walk and 20 by subway). The apartment had all the facilities we needed: kitchen, bathroom and a comfortable place to stay after a long day of hard sightseeing in the city. There are several shops nearby (only 5 min. by foot) and another big advantage is the price: you won't find a place like this for this price in Manhattan! Overall: we had a wonderful stay and will definitely recommend this place to others.

Economic yet convenient

Kho

Hong Kong

Economic yet convenient

October 19, 2008

My stay in NY would not have been so perfect if i had not found this wonderful apartment. It is conveniently situated arnd 30 mins from NY city centre (via subway), 5 mins walk to the subway station, adjacent a grocery store and a beautiful park just around the block. The apartment is very clean on the second floor of a 2-storey house. It is fully equipped with everything you need including clean towers, kitchen tools. It even has cable tv with 2000+ channels to choose from! This first visit to NY from Hong Kong was very worthwhile and this apartment made everything perfect! I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends who plan to visit the city.

Value for Money

David Campbell

Oxfordshire, England

Value for Money

September 10, 2008

Last time in New York we stayed in a Manhattan hotel and did all the main Manhattan sights. This time we wanted to taste the other side of New York -- Queens, Brooklyn and further afield. Winston's first floor apartment -- clean and well-equipped -- was ideal for two adults and a teenager. TVs in both bedrooms plus a kitchen and a "compact" living/dining room. It is a cosmopolitan neighbourhood with never a hint of trouble or unpleasantness when we came back late at night. Two subway stations are within 10 minutes walk (about 30 minutes to central Manhattan)-- a big supermarket and a brilliant buffet restaurant are 3 minutes away. Weekly tickets for subway and buses are great value at 21 dollars. Winston was a great host, unobtrusive but always on hand. I have to admit that we were warned before going that some advertised apartment deals around New York are a scam so we were a little wary. But this is the real deal for those who want to stay somewhere out of the ordinary.

Great place to stay!

Trish Marrow

Lutz, Florida

Great place to stay!

September 3, 2008

We were in NY for the US Open and Yankee game and this was the perfect place to stay for the trip. Very convenient to subway as advertised. The Apt. is very clean and comfortable. Thanks to Winston and Paloma for their help with everything from helping us find a local pizza place late at night to transportation into Manhattan and other locations.

OUR HOLIDAY IN QUEENS

John McDermott

IRELAND

OUR HOLIDAY IN QUEENS

August 17, 2008

We enjoyed our stay in Queens very much,
the area was very safe,no problem coming and going late at night.The apartment was clean and very comfortable. Winston was a wonderful host who was always on hand with information and assistance.

Great place to stay!

Mike and Cindy Sloan

Olathe, Kansas

Great place to stay!

July 31, 2008

I'm so glad that I found this apartment when I was looking for a place for my family to stay during our visit to NYC. It was large enough for my two teenage sons who like to spread out and they loved the TV in their room! The whirlpool bath saved my legs after we had walked all day. And the towels were the best we've ever had away from home. It is very convenient to the subway which we used a lot. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. There's a laundry about 3 or 4 blocks away that we used twice, several food choices, and a grocery store. And the rental price was fantastic! We definitely recommend this apartment to anyone traveling to NYC.

it was OK

FaliÃ¨re

Centre of France

it was OK

July 30, 2008

The apartment is clean and fit for four people ; Winston is helpfull , and it is easy to go to Manhatan using the subway . We enjoyed very much our stay in New York .

Nice stay in Queens

Lars Kringstad

NORWAY

Nice stay in Queens

July 14, 2008

Hi Winston! It was our first trip to NY and we found this apartment as a very good alternative to the hotels in Manhattan (much more space and a lower price). The standard is good and with two nice bedrooms and a great bathroom the four of us (my wife and two teenage-girls) had nothing to complain about.
The distance to Manhattan is just 20 min. with the subway (Metro-card 7 days=25 dollar). We would love to come back another time.

Kids accomodation in NYC

John McKeown

Dubai, UAE

Kids accomodation in NYC

July 10, 2008

We had a fantastic stay at this property in Queens, New York. The apartment was excellent for us and our three children aged 7, 9 and 11. The Subway station is about a 10 minute walk along interesting tree lined streets and Manhattan is about 20 minutes away. Staying in the Queens neighborhood showed us a real, traditional New York suburb and we spent some evenings watching the local lads and girls play basketball and racquets in the park, which also has a great play area. Winston could not have been more helpful with maps, directions and general advice. The apartment is a good size so we were able to spread out and when we apologized to Winston for the noise the children were making his response was that it was a happy noise so it was good to hear.

Great alternative for manhattan

Yavuz Toprakhisar

Turkey

Great alternative for manhattan

July 7, 2008

In june 2008 we(2 couples) visited Winstons' apartment for our NYC vacation. At the beginning we look apartments in manhattan. Bec of prices and apartment conditions we choose Winstons' apartment for our 1 week vacation to NYC. Its a very nice and confortable apartment. If you want to visit NYC and do not want to pay lots of dollars to a hotel or apartment in manhattan you need to choose Winstons apartment. Apartment is close by the subway, a huge grocery, food court, rent a car service etc. Area is safe to walk also at midnight.

Best accomodation of our roundtrip!

Stephanie

The Hague, The Netherlands

Best accomodation of our roundtrip!

June 7, 2008

For the 3 of us, who went on holiday to 4 different cities and stayed in 4 different accommodations, we all agreed that this apartment was definitely the best we stayed in. 2 big bedrooms, kitchens with everything included, a bathroom with toilet and bath, which includes a whirlpool. We sure used that one a couple of times. Supermarket, pharmacy, laundry, restaurants, etc are all very nearby. So is the subway who takes you directly to Manhatten. Neighbourhood is quiet and very safe.
We're all students, which means that we had to keep costs very low, especially when you're travelling to 3 other big cities. My friends were surprised that we got such a great apartment for a cheap price. Especially when you're in New York, because we have been looking for accommodations in New York, but everything is so expensive. It was our first time in New York and we had such a great time in here. We all will definitely come back to New York and stay again in this apartment.

A great place to stay...

Andrea Peterson

Seattle, WA

A great place to stay...

May 7, 2008

I've been to New York several times and stayed in lots of different hotels, but this was by far the best experience. The apartment was very nice and very clean. There was more than enough space in the apartment for me and my two friends. It was great to be able to get up and cook a nice breakfast before taking the subway into the city. We came home very late a couple of times, but felt secure in the unfamiliar area. Although the subway ride was a little long coming from the city, it was well worth the comfort and the price of the apartment. With a grocery store right around the corner and only a five minute walk to the subway, I would recommend staying at this location to anyone who wants to experience what living in New York City is really like. We had a great time and can't wait to come back and do it all over again. Thank you for making our trip memorable!

Fab Apartment, Convenient Location and great if you are travelling with Children

Claire Sharpe

London, UK

Fab Apartment, Convenient Location and great if you are travelling with Children

April 30, 2008

The apartment is cute from the street and very nicely decorated inside. It has brand new appliances and a luxury bath. The bedrooms both have cable and comfortable beds. Paloma was very friendly and kindly met us when we arrived very late at night. She showed us how to operate the various appliances and TVs. Paloma also left us a map and directions to local restaurants, shops and other facilities. The apartment is conveniently located in Queens near to JFK (but you can't hear the planes, so don't worry). It is close to several subway stations (within 10 minute walk). If you are from London it's like staying in a flat in Hammersmith and Fulham, where you get the benefit of more space than a central London hotel, but still near to the underground and closer to Heathrow airport (which is handy if you have an early flight). I highly recommend the apartment and intend to stay again in the future.

Great times in Queens!!

Sheila

Northern California

Great times in Queens!!

April 19, 2008

I just can't say enough about my stay at this apartment!! My friend and I had stayed at two other apts in Manhattan and this was our last place, we definitely saved the best for last!! Winston was such a wonderful host and help to us, and the apt had every amenity you could possibly need when staying away from home!! The jacuzzi was awesome, especially after coming home from a day of walking around all day! My advice is to stay in Queens and take the subway into Manhattan, you won't regret it! The subway makes it easy to get into the city quickly and trust me, you will like this apt much more than any apt in Manhattan. Thanks again to Winston for being such a gracious host and for making our stay a warm, wonderful and memorable one!! I will definitely recommend this apt to anyone I know who is ciming to New York!! Sincerely, Sheila Valenti, Northern California :)

Owner Supplied Testimonials

I rented the apartment for myself and my two sons and daughter in law in Novenber 2007. My son and daughter-in-law had one room and I shared the room with the 2 twin beds with my grown son. We enjoyed it very much. We drove from DC and had the car so we drove into Manhattan every day. It is about a 30 minute trip but easy to get to. The subway is within walking distance(5 mins) and would be easy to use. Let me say something about the neighborhood. CarS were parked on the street, we came in late every night, etc. and no issues at all. I went out early every morning to the neighborhood Dunkin Donuts and, again, had no issues and was never worried. It is a quiet, comfortable, working class neighborhood. The beds were comfortable and clean, the kitchen had everything you would need for a short stay, and the bedding, towels, toiletries, etc. were all great. Paloma and Winston were fabulous, friendly, and helpful with anything we needed. I would highly recommend this as a place to relax and enjoy NY.